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Getting started with code security
Introduction to code security with GitHub Enterprise Server.
GitHub security features
An overview of GitHub security features.
Dependabot quickstart guide
You can use Dependabot to alert you when your repository is using a software dependency with a known vulnerability. This guide will help get you started on enabling Dependabot for a repository, and exploring reported alerts.
Quickstart for securing your repository
You can use a number of GitHub features to help keep your repository secure.
Quickstart for securing your organization
You can use a number of GitHub features to help keep your organization secure.
Adding a security policy to your repository
You can give instructions for how to report a security vulnerability in your project by adding a security policy to your repository.
Auditing security alerts
GitHub provides a variety of tools you can use to audit and monitor actions taken in response to security alerts.
Best practices for preventing data leaks in your organization
Learn guidance and recommendations to help you avoid private or sensitive data present in your organization from being exposed.